Physical Features of Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 1

Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow. Image courtesy of NASA On the map above, the triangle shows the location of the __________. A. Ethiopian Highlands B. Horn of Africa C. Congo River Valley D. Namib Desert Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 2

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.Image by Tom Patterson and Eric GabaOn the map above, river A is the __________ River and river B is the __________ River. A. Congo . . . RwenzoriB. Zambezi . . . CongoC. Congo . . . ZambeziD. Zambezi . . . Rwenzori Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 3

Describe the characteristics of Mount Kilimanjaro, including its climate. Be sure to write a paragraph of at least five sentences.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Mount Kilmanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa’s highest peak and the highest freestanding mountain in the world. It is a dormant volcano made up of layers of volcanic rock. There are five major ecozones on the mountain, including desert, alpine, rainforest, and glacial. Many crops, including coffee, are grown on its slopes.

Question 4

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.Image by Tom Patterson and Eric Gaba Which of the waterforms on the map above is not identified correctly?A. Letter A -- Congo RiverB. Letter B -- Zambezi RiverC. Letter C -- Lake MalawiD. Letter D -- Lake Tanganyika Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

Question 5

Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow. Image courtesy of NASA What is the name given to the circled area on the map above? A. the Ethiopian Highlands B. the Horn of Africa C. the Great Rift Valley D. the Sahel Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 6

How was the Great Rift Valley formed, and what landforms are found in this region? Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:The Great Rift Valley is a system of faults in the Earth’s crust created by two tectonic plates that are diverging, or moving away from each other. This movement has created a deep valley with plateaus and mountains on each side. It is Y-shaped and includes volcanic mountains along the eastern branch and some the world’s deepest and longest freshwater lakes along the western branch. The region is home to two of Africa’s highest peaks, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Lakes in the area include Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi, and Lake Tanganyika.

Question 7

Describe the African Great Lakes. Be sure to give their names and include at least one fact about each. Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:The African Great Lakes include Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi, and Lake Tanganyika. Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake, and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. The Nile River begins here, and its waters are shallow, making it susceptible to climate change and shrinking. Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest lake. Lake Malawi is also called Lake Nyasa and is known as the “Lake of Storms.” This lake is known for its tropical waters.

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